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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
MEXICO AND CUTTING.
Another Whirl From the State
Department in the Case.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 2.-The officials
of the department of state are at loss
to account for the feeling that appears
to have arisen in Mexico as a result of
the discussion of the Cutting ease. 1t is
said that the subject has been presented
TO the Mexican government in accord
ance with the forms of the interna-
tiOnal law, with view to the settle
ment of principle and with no inten-
ton Of endeayOring to enforce veXa-
tiOus claim in an arbitrary manner. As
a matter of fact, there has been no new
presentation of Cutting claim against
the Mexican government. The history
of the case is as follows: just before
Cuttings release the Mexican govern
ment had transmitted TO Washington a
long statement of its position in the
matter. uphOlding the justice of article
4S1 of the Mexican code, which had
been questioned by this government as
an assumption of extra territorial luriS-
diction that could not be admitted by
the United States. When Cutting was
released the correspondence was al
lowed to lapse for time and no answer
was made to the Mexican government at
that time, the object being to allow
the strained relations between the two
countries to become less tense and the
| bad feeling to SubSide. Recently. how
ever. the department of state. deeming
ii prudent to come to an understanding
upon point that might in the future
cause serious international trouble, re-
sumed the discussion. making an an
swer to the Mexican government and
pointing out the deSirability of mOditi-
cation of the Objectionable Mexican
| statute.
In these documents attention is called
| to a similar action of this government
! in the McClOud case, which arose in
| 1912, as justification for the request.
| In that case, it will be recalled, that the
| United States government. having re-
fused to surrender McCiOud upon the
| demand of the British government the
| latter suggested that our statutes be
| amended IN spirit of international
| comfy to meet the requirements of JUS
| tice. Although the demand of Great
| Britain was refused at the time, con-
gress subsequently amended the stat
| uteS so as to extend the jurisdiction of
| United States courts over such cases in
| the manner indicated by Great Britain.
All these facts have been presented to
the Mexican government in support of
| the position assumed by the department
| of state, but no fixed money indemnity
| has been demanded in Cuttings case,
! and nothing has been said that would,
in the Judgment of the department, war
rant the creation of any iIl-feeling be-
| tween the tive countries.
THE MEXICAN VIEW.
CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston. Tex.
| Dee. 3.-In government circles no ap-
prehensiOn is felt of difficulties with the
United States over the reviewal of the
| Cutting case. The United States made
a demand on the Mexican government
| several weeks ago in friendly manner,
| suggesting, in order 10 prevent future
eutanglements and rupturing the good
| relations at present existing between
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the two countries, that Chihuahua and
the other states of this republic main
tanning the doctrine of extra territorial
jurisdiction, should repeal the law, as
in conflict with established prin-
ciples of international law. lndem-
nifty in the Cutting case was also
suggested, without specific sum
being mentioned. The question is one
devoid of personal considerations. Mex
leo has shown no disposition to avoid
a friendly discussion of the point OF III
ternatiOnal law involved. The matter,
it is said, will go through the usual
diplomatic channels. Satisfaction is eX-
pressed that Bayard handled the case
so as to avoid placing Mexico in an EN-,
barrassing position. The press will
very likely deal with the matter in
different spirit from the government,
the real position of the case not being
understood by the newspapers, and
some heated declaration is probable.
The friends of President DiaZ, who is
candidate for reelection, say
his opponent will endeavOr to show
that he is over friendly to Americans.
Another election story started by the
opponents of DiaZ is that he sanctions
selling Lower California to the United
States. Mr. MeSSick, government i'll
spector of colonies. who has just treturned
from Lower California, said there is not
one word of truth in the report. The
president never dreamed of such
thing. American residents of Lower
California would be the strongest Op-
pOnents of annexation, as under MeXi-
can rule they enjoy exemption from
taxation. and receive liberal treatment
in all business ventures. These Amer
leans would-in fact did-shOulder
rifles to fight against annexation. The
Cericals are doing all they can To stir
up opposition to the continuance of
DiaZ in power. the chief allegation
against him being his partiality for the
American people and the introduction
of American capital and ideas.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
EQUAL RIGHTS.
The Interstate Commission Says
COlored People Must Have Them
"A Rate Decision.

"A Rate Decision.
Special TO the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-A deci.ion was
rendered to-day in the case of w. ii.
Council, the coIored principal of the
Huntsville. Ala, industrial school,
against the Western Il Atlantic railroad,
of Georgia. Council was assaulted and
elected from passenger coach on this
road and compelled to ride i'll smoking
car. second-claSs coach, although he
had purchased Il hrSt-class ticket. The
commission decides that it will
not go into the question OF
money damages, because it cannot
give trial by jury, which the. defendant
is entitled to have under the seventh
amendment to the constitution, and
that it is not authorized to award cOun-
sci and attorneys fees, which court
NAV do. Under the eighth section OF
the act 10 regulate commerce the col
ored people may be assigned separate
cars on equal terms without advantage
to either race and with increasing COM
fort to both. The complainant had paid
the same fare as other tirst-claSS passen-
gers. and it was only fair dealing and
common honesty that lie should have
the security and convenience of travel
for which his money was taken. The
car furnished was only second-class i'll
comforts for travel. and the road must
furnish colOred people, who buy first
class tickets. accommodations equally
safe and comfortable with other first
class passengers.
The commission has decided the COM
plajnts of Milton Evans and William Is.
Reed against the Oregon Railway "
Navigation company. The opinion goes
at much length into tariff, earnings and
expenses of the Oregon Railway Il Nav
igatiOn company. and decides that the
rate of 80 cents per hundred pounds on
wheat from Walla Walla to Portland,
charged the pioneers who signed the pc
tition filed last June was too high. and
that on and after Dee. II. 1857, this COM
pany must not charge more than 23la
cents per hundred weight Oh wheat be
tween these points.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
A FIRM FRONT.
Democrat Senators Resolve to
Stand for Their Rights.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-A fully at
tended caucus of Democratic senators
convened this afternoon to hear the
final report of its committee appointed
to outline plan of action with regard
to the admission of the new Democratic
senators against whose title some ques-
ton has leen raised. The committee.
consisting of Senators Pugh. Blackburn,
Harris and Vest, reported that it had
carefully considered all the facts in the
cases of Senators Turpie. of Indiana,
Faulkner, of West Virginia. and all the
other Democratic senators and had
reached the conclusion that all were
fully entitled to their seats. 1t was
unanimously resolved that the entire
list of new Democratic senators were
entitled to their seats and that, III so far
as the Democrats can influence the mat
ter. they should be SWORN i'll on Monday.
1t was the unanimous opinion OF the
caucus that no departure from prece-
dent should be made. and that no Oh
Stacle to the admission of all the Sena-
tors-elect should be anticipated. The
committee also reported that it had eX-
amined all the credentials of the Rapub-
lican SenatOrs-elect and found several
upon which objections could legltI-
mately be based. The facts were laid
before the caucus and discussed. but
the defects. being merely technit a.. 1t
was determined to make no objection
unless objections were
MADE By REPUBIICANS
to the admission of Democrats. An un-
derstanding was reached. however, that
should the admission of any Democrat
be objected to, the party would act as
unit according as circumstances might
seem to require The tone of the speak
ers in the caucus was firm without be-
ing helligerent 1t was made known
that the Democrats held an advantage
in the fact that Senator Jones. of Ne
vada. is absent and paired with Senator
Hearst. who begins Il term and there
fore is not a senator. | pom the request
of the Republicans the caucus at once
aSsented. as proposed by Senator kenna,
who has charge of Democratic pairs, to
the pairing of Senator Jones with some
Democrat already sworn in. This re-
duceS the voting strength of each party
to tWenty-fOur. Senators Beck and
kenna were elected respectively chair
man and secretary of the Democratic
caucus. to serve during the coming ses-
sion. A rumOr is current that the Re
DublicanS have decided To object to the
seating of Senators TurpIe. Faulkner
and BlOdgett. but it is probably without
foundation. at least So far as Senators
Hearst and Blodgett are concerned.
The Republican senators have had no
caucus. and several leading Republi-
cans say they have no knowledge of any
such purpose. A roll call has been
printed for use on Monday. containing
ONLY the names of those senators who
have already been sworn in, fifty III
number.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04

ness of either would soon necessitate
another election, with better chances
for themselves. Both Freycinet and
Ferry were failures in the office of pre-
Hmier, both are hated and despised by
many of their countrymen, and it
is now plainly apparent that had
eitiIerbeen successful his election would
have placed France in worse predica-
ment than she was before. NJ. Sadl-
Carnot, OH the contrary, possesses num-
erous strong qualifications for the office
aside from his abilities as politician.
He is one of the best civil engineers in
France. and his whole life has been
spent in an intelligent effortto advance
the material prosperity of the country.
HIS interest in politics is scientific
rather than selfish, and his induction
into the palace of the Elysee, after the
era of wisconsin, will undoubtedly re-
suit in the country taking enormous
strides forward and administer a final
rebuke to the scOfferS at the possibility
of a permanent republic in France.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
TWO POINTERS.
Lamar's Opinion and Don Dickin'
sons Letter to a Friend.

NEW YORK, Dec. "a Washington
special says: "Edmunds called on me
last week" remarked Secretary Lamar
yesterday. II suppose he will object to
nv confirmation if l am nominated for
the vacancy on the supreme court
bench. When Edmunds calls on any
body under similar circumstances you
may depend upon it that he means to
object to his confirmation in the senate.
| know him of old"
A letter received in Washington last
night from Don NJ. Dickinson says,
among other things: Il have disposed
of nv household goods. Snail be in
Washington next week. This seems to
remove all doubt as to Dickinson enter
ing the cabinet.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
Wilson Making Friends.
TO the Globe

Special TO the GLOBE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-COngressman
Wilson is winning many friends by his
pleasant and unassuming manners. He
will not keep house, but intends to Sc
lect some comfortable rooms in private
home, or else take suite of rooms in
one of the down town hotels, where he
can be accessible to his friends, and at
the same time find it convenient for
himself to go to the various depart
ments and to the capitol without travel
ing all over this city of magnificent dis
tanceS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
THE REPUBLIC STRONG.
This Fact Atfested by the Quiet
ness of the Election.
By Cable to the Globe.

BY Cable to the clone.
LONDON, Dec. 3.--The election of
Sadi-Carnot to the presidency of the
French republic without the slightest
disturbance attests the innate strength
of the republic in the confidence of the
people therein. From the moment that
NJ. Grevy's resignation was assured
the Republican groups made common
cause against the Monarchists,
who, in spite of the fact
that they really never had any
show, stood out against the forlorn hope
that something might occur to disinte-
crate their opponents to the last me-
ment. The hope of the Monarchists
was that the election might result in
the choice of DE Freycinet or Ferry.
neither of whom is strong enough to
represent France, and that the weak
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
A False Premonition.

Special 70 The GIObe.
LONDON, Dec. Sit was reported this
evening that Kilrain and Smith had met
in a ring near Brighton and fought six
rounds, in which Kilrain was badly in
jured and finally knocked out. The re-
port further stated that the vanquished
American was lying helpless in st.
Thomas hospital. At midnight Mr..
Harding, representing Kilrain's backer,
called at the office of the agent of the
United Press and requested him to deny
the report, stating that the men had not
been within several miles of one another
for more than a week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
CHILLING COURTESY.
Republican Nominations for Posi-
tiOns in the House.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 3.-The Republi-
can members OF the house of representa-
tives held their first caucus of the ses-
SIGN this afternoon. Of the Republican
representation of 153 members III were
in attendance. None of the four indie
pendent members-elect were present
Representative J. G. Cannon. of Hi
nois. and Representative Louis Me
Comas. of Maryland. were respectively
reelected chairman and secretary of
the caucus. Representative Mckinley,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
Meetings Forbidden.

LONDON, Dec. 3.-The police author
tiles have warned the Socialist fedora
ton council that the order prohibiting
any demonstration in Trafalgar square
or procession OH the streets leading
thereto remains in force, and any
attempt to defy it will be suppressed.
The Radical clubs disapprove of such
and probably none will
occur tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04

it was known, there was an almost
universal expression of surprise at it's
nature Many expressions of sympathy
were heard for Hal, while there were
universal and profound expressions OF
pity for his father and mother, on whom
the verdict would fall with almost
crushing effect
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-04
Ice-Bound Vessels Released.

SAULT STE. MARIE. Dee. 3.-The tug
Mocking Bird. of Cheboygan, succeeded
in opening channel through Mud lake
about 10 o'clock this morning. and the
vessels which have been ice-bound since
Tuesday got through, The weather was
channel will probably be navigable fox
a few days.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-14

The Interstate commerce law prom
Uses to infict one of it's heaviest blows
upon the Standard Oil Company. Sec
ton 2 OF that law provides that tn,
granting ofspecialrates, rebates, draw
backs, or the act OF receiving by any
greater or less compensation from on,
person than is demanded from anoth
er for substantially like service, shall
be deemed to be unjust discrimina
tions, which the bill prohibits and
makes unlawful; and the third sector
declares it unlawful to give any undue
preference o. advantage to any par
ticular person or description Of traffic
The Standard monopoly has long prof
tied by both Of the abuses prohibited
In these clauses. Treasurer Cassel O.
the Pennsylvania testified on n oc
casion that the rebates allowed to thu
Standard Company amounted to Over
$40, 600, 900 within 1s months. Thai
would be at q rate of SO, 100000 S
year.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-14
How Railroads are Built in the Northwest.

A special dispatch from DEVILS Lake,
Dakota, gives the following interesting
account of the mammoth railroad opera
lions westward from that place:
Nothing in railroad building heretofore
in the Northwest has approached the rapid
lily and army like system with which the
Manitoba company is sending forward ma
line. For the past three months there
have gone through this place daily, on
IN average, It's cars laden with all
sorts OF construction material.
At Minot, the present terminus OF the
track 1877 miles West of Devils Lake, the
company has laid something like ten miles
Of sidings to receive this material, and
along both sides OF these numerous tracks
are piled great quantities of ties. bridge
quality OF steel rails. Said IN old rail
road contractor, after visiting Minot:
us is worth a days travel to
Zee these mountains OF costly ma
terial." And still it goes forward in in.
c~reasing quantities. For the past twenty
tour hours the trains have averaged one in
every two hours. And it is estimated that
1t will require two hundred cars daily the
entire summer OF this material to be sent
forward that there may be no delay in the
building Of this great line OF road. All en-
SAAASo NS CAV - Wiz y YIN III
loading of trains, buthasten back for more
cars, and it is not an uncommon sight to
see ten OF these monster iron horses on
their return, with a single caboose car at
tached to each, speeding along the track
only a few hundred yards apart. In all
this gigantic work there is no confusion,
not an accident Of any kind has occurred,
all material is separated and placed where
it can be reloaded and handled at
fho minimum coSf Tho r0o1ho1 fc,,
a hundred miles west OF Minot
Is ready for the rails, and all bridges
Zone Of which is 1900 feet long) and water
tanks are completed for a distance OF IS
miles beyond that point. Tracklaying will
begin in a few days, and grading as soon as
the frost is out OF the ground sufficiently
for that work. Several engineer corps are
already in the field many miles in advance
Of last years work making ready for the
army OF over $4,000 graders that WILSON
follow. 1t is needless to say that at the
head OF this great enterprise stands alone
one man, James j. Hill. He it was that
projected and is carrying it all through.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-14
CONDENSED NEWS.
The p~oStnffice Name First.

Washington Special: 1t is a fact, per-
haps not generally known. that CORE
~spondents all over the world, certainly all
over the UnitedStates, are makinga change
in the n OF addressing their letters,
papers, documents and other matter,
which, if generally adopted, is d.
tined to institute a revolution
the work OF collecting, distribut-
ing and delivering the mails. In.
stead OF first writing the name of the per-
son or company to whom the letter or
package is to be sent. the name Of the
postoftice is written in a bold land across
the center OF the envelope, and directly to
the right the name OF the county or state.
The name OF the person for whom the mis-.
sive is intended is then written in the low.
err left-hand corner. and. il deemed neces-
sary, the name and address OF the
sender is placed in the upper
corner to the left. The advantage to be
derived from the system by those who
handle the mails is patent to every observ-
err. In asserting and distributing, instead Of
having to hunt through illegible scrawls to
find the name OF the postofiice to which the
letter is addressed. they have it right be-
fore them in the initial line directly across
the envelope, and much time otherwise
lost is saved. 1t is believed by those who
advocate the adoption OF this system OF
addressing throughout the country that it
will be a long stride toward the perfection
OF our mail facilities.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-14

Hon. Thomas G. Reynolds OF st. Louis
killed himself at the Custom House, by:
falling down the elevator shaft from the
third floor, eighty feet, and crushing his
skull. The cause was mental arrangement
superinduced by hallucinations that he
was about to become insane. He entered
the building and sauntered into the Unit
his usual humor. He was seen to leave
the United States marshal's Office, and
stepping into the elevator gate passed out
of view. A few minutes later he was
brought out of the sub.basement, dead.
In his pocket vas a letter to his wife,
sta ting that two years ago he con-
tracted malaria at A%spinwall and
had failed to recover, the disease
settling on his spine. Recently he had
ness. Visions invited him to join his dead
friends, and fearing lest he should be a
burden to his wife by becoming a luna
tic, having twice before been troubled with
dementia, and his estate OF 5000, 900 being
in order, he determined to end his life.
Thomas G. Reynolds was born in Charles
ton, S. c., in 1921. He studied in the Uni
versity OF Harvard and continued his edu-
cation in Germany, graduating in Heidel-
burg in 1912. He spent one year in the
University OF Paris, and was admitted to
the bar in Virginia in 1914. He was secre-
tary OF the United States legation to Spain
in 1916 and 1S48. In 1850 he located
In st. Louis, and from 1853 to 1857 was
United States district attorney. In 1860
he was elected lieutenant governor of Mis-
souri, on the same ticket with Taib Jack
son, and in the civil war sided with the
coniederates. In 1864 he fought a duel
with B. Gratz Brown at thirty feet with
rifles, over a political dispute. Mr.. Brown
was hit in the knee, but Mr.. Reynolds was
not touched. Ii